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BP04 PWN

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,714 mi
Last recorded163,714 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 PWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 163,714 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 146,379 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 128,631 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 128,629 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe by rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 123,074 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 123,074 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 105,133 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 94,162 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 92,785 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 92,785 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 92,413 miles

intercooler burst

rear discs thin

Pass 1 Apr 2009 81,206 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 71,589 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 71,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 52,815 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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BP04 PWN is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 92,898 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BP04 PWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BP04 PWN is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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